As the nation sees a string of teacher walkouts, former White House education official Diane Ravitch joined Errol Louis to discuss the debate over standardized testing, the influence of billionaires in local school board elections, and what needs to be done to help children succeed.

Errol also shares what he thinks about Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders’ second bid for the White House amid a growing Democratic field of candidates.

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NY1’s Errol Louis has been interviewing powerful politicians and cultural icons for years, but it’s when the TV cameras are turned off that things really get interesting. From career highlights, to personal moments, to stories that have never been told, join Errol each week for intimate conversations with the people who are shaping the future of New York and beyond. Listen to "You Decide with Errol Louis" every Wednesday, wherever you listen to podcasts.

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